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It’s Customer Service Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating our Member Services Representatives and Collectors! 💚⚡
From answering calls and taking payments to helping members with questions and billing concerns, our MSRs and Collectors do so much to take care of the people we serve. We appreciate the patience, hard work and care they bring to the job every day!
We’re thankful for our entire Member Services team and all they do to keep our members taken care of. Not everyone is pictured, but we’re grateful for each of them!
Help us show them some love this week! ...
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We’re taking a day to celebrate the people behind the power! ⚡💚
Our offices will be closed Monday, October 12, for an Employee Appreciation Event as we take some time to recognize and thank the hardworking folks who keep the lights on and serve our members every day.
We’ll be back and ready to serve you Tuesday, October 13, at 7:30 a.m.
Thanks for your understanding while we take a little time to celebrate our team! ...
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Deadline Extended! We’re now accepting applications through 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Southwest Tennessee Electric is accepting applications for a Facility Maintenance Technician serving in our Brownsville Office. This position will also work at other STEMC offices as needed.
Interested candidates can view the job description and complete an application at stemc.com/careers/?v=2.
Join our team and help us Connect with Purpose as we serve the members and communities that count on us every day. ...
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We’ve had some seriously hot weather this summer, and as electric bills from those hot weeks start arriving, you may notice higher energy use than usual.
When temperatures climb into the upper 90s — and especially when they reach 100° or more — your air conditioner has to work much harder to keep your home comfortable. The greater the difference between the temperature outside and your thermostat setting, the more energy it takes to cool your home.
For example, when it’s 100° outside and your thermostat is set to 68°, your cooling system is working to overcome a 32-degree temperature difference.
So, if your bill looks a little different than expected, the extreme temperatures we experienced can be a big part of the picture. This graphic helps explain why those really hot days can have a significant impact on energy use. ...
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Big congratulations to Malik Martin on graduating from the STEMC Apprentice Lineman Program and officially earning the title of Journeyman Lineman! Your hard work and dedication have paid off — we're proud to have you on the team at our Atoka Office! ⚡ ...
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The deadline is approaching!
Southwest Members Care is accepting grant applications from qualifying organizations for projects that benefit communities within the Southwest Tennessee Electric service area.
Applications are due September 30, 2026, with grants being awarded in October.
If your organization has a project that could make a difference in our communities, there’s still time to apply.
Learn more about eligibility requirements and submit your application at stemc.com/smc. ...
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